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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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